Meade County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Meade County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Meade County's average price is 10.89% lower than at 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Meade County totals $148.2. In contrast, the national average bill is $138.02.
Meade County is the 6th largest county in South Dakota, with 29,561 citizens living within its borders.
Meade County is ranked as the 1391st largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States with 435,393.47 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Meade County saw a 17.30% rise throughout the last 12 months.
No electricity generation takes place in Meade County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
435,393 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
72,780,715 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,462.05 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sturgis
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Sturgis Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.64¢ per kWh
- 7.58% higher than last month
- 23.75% higher than April last year
- 14.04% higher than the South Dakota average
- 13.41% lower than the US average
- 394th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 88 since April last year
- 14,520th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,735 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,275 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.74¢ per kWh
- 1.87% higher than last month
- 6.47% lower than April last year
- 2.29% higher than the South Dakota average
- 20.98% lower than the US average
- 310th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 93 since April last year
- 6,236th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 324 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,281 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.26 per month
- 12.86% lower than last month
- 1.78% lower than April last year
- 14.05% lower than the South Dakota average
- 11.96% lower than the US average
- 135th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since April last year
- 10,998th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,670 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,283 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$98.53 per month
- 0.15% lower than last month
- 14.17% lower than April last year
- 19.64% lower than the South Dakota average
- 27.59% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 163 since April last year
- 3,083rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,836 since April last year
Sturgis, SD Electricity Overview
Sturgis' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.29% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 315 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $98.53. This is 28.61% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Sturgis has byproducts of 17,451,023.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 15th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 14th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sturgis
Sturgis residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sturgis, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
| Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 137.74 | 57,892.69 | 8,047,972.48 | |
| West River Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.63 | 122.26 | 192,290.61 | 26,217,760 |
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Blackhawk CDP, SD Electricity Overview
Blackhawk CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.04% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 268 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $94.09. This is 31.83% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Blackhawk CDP has byproducts of 7,585,581.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 27th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 278th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blackhawk CDP
Blackhawk CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blackhawk CDP, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
| West River Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.63 | 122.26 | 192,290.61 | 26,217,760 |
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Summerset, SD Electricity Overview
Summerset's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.63% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 161 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $92.92. This is 32.68% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Summerset has byproducts of 7,078,399.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 32nd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 14th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Summerset
Summerset residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Summerset, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 |
Zips with electric coverage in Summerset, South Dakota include: 57702, 57718, 57769
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Meade County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West River Electric Association | 9,496 |
| 2 | Black Hills Energy | 6,621 |
| 3 | Grand Electric | 761 |
| 4 | Butte Electric Cooperative | 567 |
| 5 | Faith, South Dakota Electric Utility | 228 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Meade County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity supplier in Meade County, South Dakota by total revenue is West River Electric Association.
How many electric companies offer service in Meade County, South Dakota?
There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Meade County, South Dakota.
